CEUEBRAT10NS IN THE AREA PAGE 2 70 YEARS OF OUTSTANDING CAMPUS COVERAGE LOOKING FOR MUSICIANS PAGE 3 Volume 82, No. 54 Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio MOVING TIME H I. J A REIT RUMINSKI, THF JAMBAR HARD AT WORK: (Above) A worker uses a jackham- mer to break up concrete where a parking attendant booth used to stand on Efm Street outside Fedor Hall. NEW HOME: (Right) The booth now stands at the north end of Elm Street closer to the intersection. It was moved Wednesday morning to provide more security for the day care center located in Fedor Hall. 1 't'^'SB* >J ft i RUMUVSKI, ?TME^AMBAjfe Artists to entertain at two-day festival ?The event will include music, dance and theater as well as children's activities, clowns and magicians. CHRISTINA PALM Managing Editor The arts will come alive this weekend when the second Summer Festival of the Arts arrives on campus. The festival will take.place 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday and is free and open to the public. There will o be a special preview of the festival 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. "This is a wonderful event for the community. It is not to be missed," said Sandra Elser Ciminero, festival coordinator. This year's festival will fea ture three components: the * Marketplace of arts and crafts, children's hands-on arts festival, and music, theater and dance vided by area production groups. Several strolling entertainers will be available to listen to g the festival. Bagpiper Leslie Kloc will be making her way d the food court 10 a.m. to I p.m. Saturday. The Reduced Shakespeare Company of Mahoning Valley will perform I to 4 p.m. Saturday and 12:30 o 3:30 p.m. Sunday in the food court. Also in the food court 3:30 to 0 p.m. Saturday will be violinist Brendan Considine, senior, music education. Joe Sullivan, known national ly as Jocko the Clown, and Dean Wilson, children's musician, both YSU alumni, will be at the festival to entertain children of all ages. Sullivan will perform 10 a.m. o 1 p.m. Saturday, and Wilson will entertain 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. Magician Chuck Smith will have his bag of tricks at the festival 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, and the Aut Mori Grotto Clowns will liven things up 3 to 6 p.rri. Sunday. There will be a daily array of ethnic foods at the festival s well. Vans will be available to transport people to local museums and churches from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon o 5 p.m. Sunday. There will also be horse and carriage rides 11 a.m. to 5 . Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. There will be shows in the Ward Beecher Planetarium every day. The Ohio Film and Video Festival will also have films show ing every day in the McDonough Museum as well. The Summer Festival f the Arts will end with Forte on the Fifty at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, fire works display sponsored by B.J. Alan Fireworks Company's Phantom Fireworks, The Vindicator, and Lamar Outdoor Advertising. Tickets for Forte on the Fifty are $5 for adults and free for children 12 and younger and can be obtained from the YSU ath letic ticket office and at area Pete & Penny Stores. Complimentary parking will be available for the festival'until p.m. Sunday. See schedule of events for the festival on page 6 "jhursday, -June 29, 2000 Dean leaves for Boston ?The university is unsure of who l replace the dean when she leaves July 5. leagues who are as d in research as I am," she . "Research is important to the - KATIE BALESTRA Copy Editor Dr. Clara Jennings, dean, Beeghly College of Education, has accepted a position as the dean of education for the graduate pro gram at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. She will begin her work there y 5. Jennings said she has e regrets about leaving YSU, and she is sorry to say goodbye to many of her colleagues. "[YSU] is a very highly respected institution, and it has many high quality programs. believe that our graduates are among the most successful teach ers, and I am not looking forward to leaving that reputation," she said. The main reason Jennings s leaving for Boston is that there are six research centers for education at. the university, she said. "I started the Beeghly Center for P-16 Research and Development here at YSU, but I am really looking forward to working with the six centers in Boston. I will soon be joining col- ity of the program." Jennings added, "I want o be a part of a college that has the vision that all students can learn and that everyone can achieve t their grade levels." Jennings said she is optimistic about going to Boston because it is a very "prestigious, heavily endowed" university. "By saying prestigious, I mean that they offer more , doctorate programs and research centers. I do not e that e school is better," Jennings said. "As for the town , Boston is a wonderful city booming with eco nomics and high salaries." Jennings said her time at U has been very productive. "I have done a lot here. think I achieved what set out to, which is improve the quality of educa tion," she said. Dr. Barbara Brothers, dean. College of Arts and Sciences, said Jennings Continued on page 7 leaves the university ?The professor is on a one-year absence from YSU, leaving the department to find replacements for his fall semester courses. ANGELA GIANOGLIO Editor in Chief Dr. Chris Bache, professor, philosophy and religious studies, has accepted a one-year position as director of Transformational Learning at the Institute f Noetic Sciences in San Francisco. As happy as his s are for his opportunity, they can't help but feel the sting of personal and pro fessional loss. Four of the remaining six pro fessors in the philosophy and reli gious studies department have other academic obligations'that do not involve the department for which they teach, d Bache's leaving puts a strain on e obli gations. Dr. L. J. Tessier is director of the Center for Women's Studies, Dr. Mustansir Mir heads the Islamic Studies Program, Dr. Gabriel Palmer-Fernandez is director of the Dale Ethics Center, and Dr. Victor Wan-Tatah has recently been named director f Africana Studies. The amount of reassign time already granted to professors with in the philosophy and religious studies department makes t incon venient to cover Bache's class load. Reassign time allows pro cessor to teach one less class per term because of other activities such as those engaged in by pro fessors in the religious studies department. Dr. Thomas Shipka, chair, philosophy and religious studies, said because of Bache's request for absence without pay came o late, there was no time to conduct the required national search to fill a position. Therefore, the depart ment will likely go with one less faculty member until either Bache returns or permanently terminates his position: Shipka said he is negotiating with members of his department as well as the psychology department Professor Continued on page 7 The Jambar Thursday, June 29, 2000 Kids race through Youngstown with hopes for Akron ?The Soap Box Derby was brought back to the area, and directors say it was weli received. DRUNK DRIVING DOESN'T Alonzo Drake, killed 8/17/91 at 10;5Spm on Robbins Rd., Harvest, AL. Next time your friend insists on driving drunk, do whatever it takes to stop him. Because if he kills innocent people, how will you Hve with yourself? FRIENDS DON'T LET FRIENDS DRIVE DRUNK. MAUREEN LOWRY News Editor While hot-rodders were racing up and down state Route 224 this ?weekend, local kids between the ages of 8 and 15 were participating in the Greater Youngstown Area Soap Box Derby. Thanks to the sponsorship of the Uptown Kiwanis and the Youngstown Fire Department, the derby, which used to take place annually from 1934 to 1972, raced again in the Valley after a 28 year hiatus. The event took place on Fifth Avenue between Grant and Wood Streets. Nine-year-old Mark Ortenzio of Boardman said, "I hope s will be a yearly race again because everyone is having so much fun." As the racers stood anxiously by their locally sponsored cars, parents and family members lined the track prepared for action with their camcorders in band. Businesses such as Jim Pace Pontiac and Clemente McKay sponsored the young drivers. The cars were built by" the.drivers from kits. Before racing got underway, race officials inspected the cars for safety purposes. The cars and driv ers were also weighed to make sure the combined weight was less than 200 pounds. 'There were very few minor adjustments, that needed to be made to the cars," said Bob Neapolitan, derby director. For some participants this was a very meaningful occasion. Ryan Bretschneider, 12, of Canfield, is not only an accom plished driver but also a cancer survivor. Just two weeks ago, Bretschneider underwent surgery as part of his treatment. His family was y to spot. They all wore "Team Bretschneider" shirts and fiercely gripped their cameras, ready r any photo opportunity. They hailed from as far as , Mich., Frederick, Md., and all points in between to witness Bretschneider's feat. With' a big smile on her face, Bretschneider's aunt, Connie Philips, said, "This is the happiest he has been in two. . He just had surgery, but he was determined to recover for this weekend." Bretschneider was not able o practice much for the race, but Philips said, he was t because he is the third generation of derby racers. Bretschneider's father and grandfather raced as children. Other kids were .soapbox derby pioneers in their families. Ortenzio, car 44, e interested in the event when Clemente McKay offered to spon sor his car. He had been looking forward to race day for . "Before 1 left the chute, I was so nervous, but when took off, I went really fast and I was really excited," Ortenzio said. Bretschneider and Ortenzio were both on a roll as they won most of their races. According to Neapolitan, lane 2 seemed to be faster because of the angle in which the sun hit the pavement. To be fair, each driver raced twice in each lane. He added that on Fifth Avenue, the strategy was to steer as far to the outside of the track as possible in order to catch the natural slope of the hill. During the first day of compe tition, there were 64 racers. Elimination was determined by speed. The top 16 drivers returned the following day to compete for a chance to participate in the nation al championship race, which is to be held next month in Akron. At that race, the grand prize will be $5,000 scholarship. Until then, the racers will pre pare, and racing will be all down hill. DPTA PE0PLE FOR THE ETHICAL TREATMENT OF ANIMALS r\stM 501 FRONT ST., NORFOLK, VA 0 ? www.peta-onIine.org Fireworks displays light up area Many communities are participating in Fourth of July ^holidayfestivities.Listed are a few around;YSU. Check with local government offices for any not listed, Poland: Festivities, including a car show, begin at 10 a.m. Sunday at the town halLFireworks begin at!0 p.m. that night. Canfield: Fireworks will be set f Monday night, and there will be a parade starting at 10 a.m. . Austintown:The township's 24th annual Fourth of July parade will be Tuesday on South Raccoon and Kirk Roads*, Niles^ireworks'will be set f 11 p.m. y at Wydell Park. Warren: XheiBajekard Bandlawn concert andifireworks display begins at'8 p.m. Tuesday at the Packard Music Hall and is free to the . Boardman: The Youngstown Symphonic Band will be at Boardman Park's outdoor theatef. The band will play from 8 to 9:30 p.m., and fire works will start at 5 p.m. There will be hayrides and food. Hubbard: A parade 6 p.mMuly 16iwill beVfoliowed by fireworks at 10 p.m. *' * ) Civil Service Commission of Youngstown Network Administrator/Programmer ? $39,648.00 Finance $38,500.00 ? Police (Two Seperate Positions) Involved in information management strategies for all city depart ments. A minimum of two (2) years experience in managing a Windows NT Newtork required; experience in LAN and WAN; PC experince in MS/DOS, Windows 95 and Windows 98; must be a resi dent of Youngstown or become a resident within 120 days following appointment. Applications for examination accepted from June 26 through July 6 (City Hall will be closed on Tuesday, July 4) at l Service Commission Office, 7th floor, City Hall, Youngtsown, Ohio. Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Examination will be hald at Choffin Career Vocational School, 200-E, Wood Street, Youngstown, Ohio, on July 8, starting at 10 a.m. Distributor position available beginning August 29. Must be available between 7 and 8 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday mornings to distribute The Jambar. Must be dependable. For additional informtion, contact Olga at 742-3094, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. or stop by The Jambar office located in the basement of Fedor Hall. Thursday, June 29, 2000 The Jambar The Jambar is published twice Weekly during fail, winter and spring quitters and weekly during sum mer sessions. Mail Mibscriptionsj are S25 per demic year. Since being founded by Burke Lyden in 1930. The Jambar has won (nine Associated Collesiutc Press All-American honors. E-maii The Jambar at: jambar@cc.ysu.edu Jennings' departure may be for the t The 2000-2001 school year brings with it many changes ? the semester system, a new president, and a change in administration.-While most-all-of these changes faav&been dis cussed-and dealt with long before now, one change was announced only earlier this month ? Dr. Clara Jennings, dean, Beeghly College of Education, is leaving YSU. Jennings will take a position at the University of Massachusetts in Boston July 5 as n of education of the graduate program. Jennings': departure comes right at the g of a new fiscal year, a new academics-transition for YSU and gives very little time.for the administration to find a replacement for her. The late announcement, paired with her comments of opti mism at moving to amore "prestigious, heavily endowed" uni-> versity, raises .questions of her pride for the institution for which she works. With Jennings leaving so-little time for the university to find her replacement, there is a threat to the administrative organization in the college. Questions were raised throughout spring quarter about the organization of student teachers under= semesters, and students were not sure of class offerings. These loose ends are a lot to ask: ; or even interim, dean to tie up. Is this reflective of an educator dedicated to a^higfa quality of education? Jennings also mentioned that she "wants to be part of a col lege who has the n that all students can learn." It's sad these are the s the YSU community will remember Jennings by when she leaves. - , ' Jennings admitted that^the plagiarism allegations affected her decision to leave and that she wanted to put m behind her. It would be hard to e these allegations didn't influ ence her comments abourthe university even though she was virtually acquitted of any wrong-doing. How are students, and faculty for that matter, supposed to take Joining's comments? YSU may not r as many degrees and doctorate programs as UM Boston, but it can l be con sidered a "prestigious" school. This university has 98 percent of its program accredited, offers 45 full-ride scholarships through the University Scholars Program and hires top-notch faculty in every department across campus. These successes have gained YSU a more-than-favorable reputation both local ly arid nationally. If Jennings feels it is time for her to e on and be cessful somewhere else, that's fine. But if she is g to shame the YSU community on her way e with comments of prestige, then maybe it is past time for her leaving. I V 11/ \ JEW KAUI 15 \ -TRA or Looking for musicians As I drive my car back and forth to school, I turn the dial on my radio from station to station. I hear y Spears singing "You Drive Me Crazy" and Christina Aguilara singing "Genie in a-Bottle." I hear Jessica Simpson and Mandy Moore bellow out their latest hits. And of course I hear the many "boy bands" singing their songs of love and broken hearts. As I hear these different songs, I think to myself, 'These all sound exactly the same." Then I think "How could these singers have lasted this long in the music business?" However, the message that these groups seem to be sending has more to do with their looks than their music. As Spears dances around on stage showing off her tummy, and Aguilara struts around in "painted on" leather pants, what e is being sent to young girls? When teenagers see these videos, are they thinking, "I want to go learn how to read music," or are they think ing, "I need to dye my hair blond, starve myself, and go get plastic sur gery"? Even if these stars had actually written their own music, the quality of their songs still lacks originality. Actually, every aspect of these groups lacks anything creative. Doesn't it seem repetitive seeing thin, bright-eyed blond girls and built- "pretty boy" bands dance the e dances and sing the e songs? I think rap artist m put it best in an interview with V when he said. "How many lines can they rhyme with 'love from up above' and 'apart from my heart'?" Eminem also said that the s these different groups sing are "corny," and he s not want to be associated with them on Total Request Live. Eminem is not the only music artist that is criticizing the whole "retro-pop movement." Kid Rock has also written lyrics in his songs that make fun of the dif ferent "boy bands." He says, "Boy bands are trash. . . I saw your band jumping around on stage like a bunch of wounded ducks" in his song "American Bad Ass." As different music artists contin ue to criticize the young pop stars, how much hope do Mandy Moore and the Backstreet Boys have for the future? It seems that will be in the hands of the listeners: Some people say that they listen to singers like N' SYNC and Aguilara because of their positive song lyrics (as opposed to the explicit lyrics that many rap artists write). Yet, as these pop stars soar to the top of the music charts, many gifted musicians struggle to make it in the business. There are talented bands that play their own instruments, write their own songs and have positive s to send. If MTV and the local radio sta tions started supporting some of these groups, people would see a change in music that has been long overdue. What happened to the days of rock and roll, where groups started out playing in their garages? What happened to writing and playing music for the pure love of it? Is it now a requirement to have been a member of the y Mouse Club to even have a chance at a record deal? Hopefully, people will soon get bored with these young pop stars, and then we can say "bye bye bye" to them and make room for e real musicians. THE JAMBAR Fedor Hal! One University Plaza Youngstown, Ohio 44555 PH: (330) 742-3095 FX: (330) 742-2322 EDITORIAL STAFF ANGELA GIANOGLIO Editor in Chief CHRISTINA PALM Managing Editor MAUREEN LOWRY , News Editor KATIE BALESTRA Copy Editor JARRET RUMINSKI Photo Editor ADVERTISING I STAFF AMY KOZLOWSKI Advertising Manager OFFICE STAFF OLGA ZIOBERT Office Manager DALE HARRISON Adviser LETTER POLICY The Jambar encourages letters. All letters must be lyped. no more than 250 words and must t a name, telephone number and social security number. E-mail submissions are welcome. All sub missions arc subject to editing. Opinion pieces should be no more than 500 words. Hems submitted become property of The Jambar and will not be returned. Submissions that - ignore ^pol icy will not be accepted. The views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of The Jambar staff or YSU faculty, staff or administration. Deadline for submissions is noon Thursday for Tuesday's paper and noon Monday for Thursday's paper. urges professors: Don't blame grade inflation You're a college senior. You've worked hard for several years, and you've maintained a B+ average. You feel d of the results of countless hours of study ing and writing term paper after term paper. But wait, you're not as smart as you think you are. A recent survey of 1,004 col lege students for the Foundation for Academic Standards by Zogby International found that 93 percent of the respondents have a B- A or better. Forty-five percent boast CPAs of at least an A-. Are college students today getting smarter, or has so-called "grade inflation" taken over American universi ties? ?^? Grade inflation is the practice of handing out high marks in order to keep the reputa tion of the professor r school positive. The survey participants and those who have analyzed the results of the survey are quick to blame grade inflation and lament the state of today's college educa tion instead of commending stu- Winn VT Vimw[ ?II -?i n \ A SICKLE Contrhuling Writer! dents for their commitment to edu cation. The percentage of A and B students found in the survey may seem rather high, but instead of jumping to the conclusion that grade inflation is the reason, why not give college students the bene fit of the doubt? It is possible that a large ber of students are working and studying hard and, as a result, getting the grades they deserve. A disservice is done to these students by telling them that their academic career is a lie. Why does grade inflation have to be the reason for academic success? Why is it so d to believe that students can be challenged and still perform well? This society often has trouble embracing those who do well. Success is rarely trusted and usual ly destroyed whenever there is an opportunity. It is wrong to make e who have maintained a standard of aca demic work doubt their abilities. It is wrong to tell them that they don't deserve their achievements. Just this once, when someone works hard and does a good job, let's say they've done a good job. Challenge and demand a certain level of excellence from students, then reward them when they rise to the occasion. Have something to say? Write a letter to the editor. 4 The Jambar Thursday, June 29, 2000 A letter of apology to pop culture I recently heard the most beautiful phrases ever uttered. I heard phrases such as, "I like girls that have curves," "I don't think super thin chicks are all that; they look like they are going to break," and my personal favorite, "I would never date e anorexic, Ally McBeal clone, they're kinda gross to look at naked." My 150-pound body never felt as good as it d when I heard those two rather attractive men talk. They gave me back some of the self-esteem modern pop cul ture took from me. And so, this is my letter of apology to pop culture, especially Hollywood and the fashion indus try. I am sorry for being a e nine because I know that am sup- it M \l \ II 11 WW i>\ W\si ? tribiilinj; Wi iter posed to be a svelte and shapeless four, devoid of hips, breasts and cellulite. I know I am supposed to have an emaciated frame and a head the size of a St. Bernard because my body shouldn't be that . I know that my s should be visible through my skin. I am aware that when my hands e hello, my arms e goodbye. I know this must offend you. I know that n and Jerry are really not my friends. I know my beer should be lite. I know I don't need that Big Mac. I know that I am expected to be a slave to counting calories. I should be chained.to a Stairmaster as we speak. I should buy into the current mantra that being lean means being good, that being thin means being beauti ful, that being skinny is the only way I can ever achieve success. But I just cant anymore. ?I am declaring it now; I am happy with my body. Yes, it is pos sible that a woman can be content, and not only that, t sexy with an "imperfect" body. We have become a culture that worships at the h of the aerobic gym where the e is the High Lord Deity. I am sorry, but I like chocolate cake, ice cream and sitting on my ever-expanding butt, watching TV and eating bonbons. So, pop culture, sorry that I cannot be a perfect cookiecutter mold of a woman, but I like me and all of the pounds I come with. '.kiriR to mi EDITOR Cochran was misinformed about scholarships Dear Editor, The June 22 issue of The Jambar led with an article titled "Cochran reflects on term." The article quotes the outgo ing president as saying, e never used scholarship money to recruit students. It used to be you'd come here and if you did well, you got a scholarship. In fact, we had no recruiting what-so-ever except in athletics." While the departing president has made a number of noteworthy contributions to YSU, and the Youngstown community, he is misinformed on this point. The Dana School of Music, the oldest component of YSU, has been offering scholarships to tal ented high school seniors for more than 40 years. The funds for e awards have come from a wide variety of sources including for mer Dana students and faculty members and music lovers m the community. These scholarships have, in fact, been one of the school's fore most recruitment tools. Please don't let Cochran take credit for everything. John Turk Professor of Music M*NUAL ">? T?c Hu*lAN ' Vain. if? *** ? asprcssior- P-? . Recycling the right way r/j/ \/ \ //1 A T s\ 1 i WO'I tributirt&r IVrwr By now, most of us have passed by the new recycling bins set up in many of the buildings on campus. These bins provide us with an easy way to help out r universi ty by recycling various materials and generating less waste. However, some peqjjje are doing more harm than good by not put ting materials in the r bins. This may seem like a very trivial matter, but s really not the case. The aluminum and steel cans that we recycle g in a lit tle extra money, which is deposit ed into a university fund that ben efits all of us. The university also saves some money by recycling rather than throwing everything into the trash. The recycling program, which is directed by YSU's Janitorial Services with the assistance of the Center for Engineering Research and Technology Transfer and the Solid Waste Management District, started as a pilot program in the Moser Hall. Due to the large volume of recyclable materials collected', and the request of other buildings, they decided to start expanding to other areas. There are now bins in most of the campus' high-traffic ings. By throwing materials into the wrong bins, we n the risk of losing the companies that help us save money. Then all of our efforts will have been for nothing, d we certainly won't be helping our selves. It's great that so many people on campus are participating in the recycling program. The continually increasing volume of material recycled is proof that the program's success is growing. Those who are helping out should be commended for their cooperation. . Unfortunately, some people seem to feel the need to tamper with: the program by throwing in trash and other contaminants. No one on campus is being forced to participate in the recy cling program. However, those who don't want to help out should show a little respect for those of us who do. We have an effortless way of helping out not only U but the entire planet as well. Don't n this chance for us. Earth Share One environment. One simple way to care for it. Everyday, thousands of {ads g guns to school. find out howo hdp t guns out of the hands f children. Not one mote lost life. Not one more grieving family. t one more. Thursday, June 29,2000 The Jambar YSU groups pursue academic e ?University students managed to win awards for both themselves and middle school students this spring. CHRISTINA PALM Managing Editor Two groups of YSU students accomplished great feats this year, one of them by keeping U on the accademic map and the other by helping younger students in their own academic pursuits. One of these groups partici pated in the 2000 Internationa! Competition on Mathematical Modeling, placing ninth among U.S. collegiate teams and tying 13th internationally. The three-day competition, which was held in February, was based on real-life mathematical problems. The teams are given a sealed envelope, which they can't open until midnight on the night of the competition. The results must be t with in 72 hours, said John Slanina, a 2000 mathematical and mechani cal engineering graduate who has participated in the competition for four years. Dr. Doug Faires, professor, mathematics and statistics, said, "Students could use any resource except for other people." Jodie Matulja, a 2000 mathe matics graduate, has participated in the competition for three years. "The first year was more stressful than enjoyable, but it has been a good experience. These problems are something you might experience in the, real world. You can see where your major is lead ing you," she said.. Slanina said, "In past years topics have been about tracking submarines through the ocean, developing hunting models for dinosaurs and dealing with MRI data. This year it dealt with grams for air traffic controllers. They are all practical problems." YSU students competed against students from 20 different countries. "Every year there are three teams'? a continuous team that deals with real world applications,. a discrete team that s prob lems with computers, d an engi neering team that has engineering- based problems," said Slanina. "There is a huge written com ponent too. You need a great write- up to explain your solution" he added. "There is no set solution. Each team looks at the m in a totally different way." Three of the six teams that represented YSU received merito rious ranking, which is the second highest ranking a team can get. "This is a really interesting opportunity you can put on your resume," said Slanina. Faires said a new high school version of the competition took place at the end of . YSU students helped the high school students with the one-day exam. Another group of students was busy this year helping 25 seventh graders at Liberty Middle School when YSU sponsored the first-ever Model World Health Organization project. The project was modeled after the Model United Nations program that YSU students attend every year. It reflects the mission of the real WHO organization headquar tered in Switzerland. "We found the program to be very effective at the high school and college levels and felt that it would be successful at the middle school level as well," said Dr. David Porter, associate professor, political science. The Model WHO project was organized by Student Coordinator Renee'Cafaro, freshman, political science, and Tara Treharn, junior, political science, along with other YSU students. "It was really a mutual learn ing experience. The students learned about problems and coun tries that they had never really studied before. We were able to y ? and were successful t ? teach ing, and I had the opportunity to be a chairman for the first time," said Cafaro. Treharn said, "[Starting in April] we worked'one day a k after school with students and gave them .a problem, such as infectious diseases. Each student portrayed a different country, and we helped guide them in making decisions." Porter said, "The nature of the program fits in with the students' cirricuHm of world geography." Cafaro said, "We aided the students not only in researching the topic's pertinence in their countries but also parliamentary procedure, the art of g reso lutions and the basics of cy." YSU then held a conference May 5 where the students worked together on a problem. 'The kids were really enthralled with the whole m and related to us all very well. By the end of the conference a t majority of the participants asked me if they could do this again next year," Cafaro said. Treharn said, "It was so suc cessful. We are going to do more, hopefully with more schools and more students." Porter added, "The faculty was really upbeat about it, and there are already four s interested for next year." Cafaro said, "Being the first ever Model WHO at YSU, the future of the program was really resting on the outcome. r much hard work and dedication, it was as much a success as we d have hoped for. "I am proud to have been a founder in such a project," she added. Cafaro said she is sorry she will not be able to n the project again next year because she is transferring to Stanford University but will be involved with the gram via the Internet. "I hope to see the l WHO prosper, and I urge the U administration and student body to support such a crucial, educational effort," Cafaro added. Kid \ YOUNG INVENTORS: Kerri Sheiton (far left), Amy Lapushansky (middle) and Deanna Rucker (second from right), all team leaders, help school-aged children on YSU's campus. They are here for a program titled "Kids Invent Toys." You have ypur reasons. Whether it's for education, retirement or simply for the e of mind that comes from knowing your money will be there when you need It. Ask your employer or banker about saving with U.S. Savings Bonds. SStaSJHB 0.B0NDS A poblk service of ibis newspaper m Buy recycled. It would mean the world to tkem. Thanks to you, all s of everyday products are g made from materials you've recycled. But to keep recycling working for the future, you need to looh for these products and huy them. r a free brochure, call E The Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources George V, Voinovich, Governor ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND For Summer and Fall! Must know how to develop film and have successfully completed Photography 1 & 3 or 4. \|)|)lications are available at Jambar. Buechner Hall Truly s g This beautiful residence hali for women, located mid-campus at YSU, is truly first-rate. Single and double occupancy rooms are completely nished, including linens, telephones, and free cable. The building is fully r conditioned, and staff and guards provide professional, 24-hour security. Weekly maid service, ex- ^ quisitely decorated lounge areas, quiet study ! | environment, on-premise dining room and j| home-cooked meals, fitness room, features supplying their share of full-comfort living. Sound expensive? Not at all. Thanks to the large bequest of the Buechner family, which completed the building in 1941, more than half of all residents' room rental is still absorbed by the Buechner fund. The remainder required from residents [T including 15 meals per , is $837 per g quarter for double occupancy and $907 per quarter for single. Payable weekly. and laundry rooms are other r rlSULL. Your inquiry is solicited. 620 Bryson St. (off University Plaza) Phone (330) 744-5361 6 The Jambar Thursday, June 29, 2000 Lang gives unforgetable performance ?The young artist was in Pittsburgh singing songs from both his old and new albums. CASSIE K. DONOFRIO Contributing Writer Jonny Lang played the IC Light Ampitheatre in Pittsburgh June 15 in a show that won't soon be forgotten by area s fans. The audience, already primed by opening act d Allison's Stevie Ray Vaughn tribute, was on its feet as the band opened with what could only be described as a blistering version of "Still Raining" from his Wander This World CD. While the warm, humid evening began to squeeze itself into a light drizzle, the 19-year-old singer/guitarist and his band tore through "Little Schoolgirl," 'The Levee," and "Right " barely stopping between numbers. Some performers seem to suf fer in the transition from recording to stage, never quite matching in a live performance the clarity and punch of their recorded music, but not this one. If Jonny Lang's records are good, his live ances are even better. His skill on the guitar is remarkable in itself, considering that he's been playing for only six REVIEW years. But it's his voice that s him apart from (and ) other young blues/rock guitar wun- derkinds. Sounding like a grizzled blues veteran with a two-pack-a-day habit, he sings with a confidence and maturity rare in performers twice his age. Relaxed yet impas sioned, he attacks his guitar with a ferocity and a grimace, head thrown back .and mouth (open as if rto catch the rain. A slowed-down, pared-down, and soulful intro to "Leaving to Stay" led eventually to "Two Very Different Things" (which will appear on his new CD this fall) and then finally to k 'em Up." This little finger snapper, written by keyboardist Bruce McCabe, was evidently an audi ence favorite, inciudingas audi ence member in a "One Road, Two Wheels, No Limits" T-shirt. Which brings us to his fans... Blues audiences are known for cutting across boundaries of age, race and class, and the Pittsburgh audience was no tion to this. Fans ranged from 25 to 55 years of age, with some younger and many a bit older. There was an interesting mix of yuppies and bikers, toupees and toe rings, pearls and Harley shirts, and they were enthusiastic. They kept the venue staff hop ping but didn't clog the s until the requisite encore. Trains glided by silently on either side of the ampitheatre, their headlights shooting by in the blackness, ignored by the fans and drowned out by the music that continued for more than an hour. The audience stayed rooted to their seats until Lang and his band returned for a stirring acoustic ver sion of "Breaking Me" and finally, "Lie to Me," another high caliber McCabe number. Then, suddenly, the music was over, the rain had stopped, and the trains were silent. The audience walked to their cars in the remaining mist, know ing the next time they saw Jonny Lang, it probably wouldn't be from seats they bought the day of the concert. This guy's star is rising fast. Local amusement parks mean summer fun ?Cedar Point is ranked number one by Amusement Today newspaper. West Fork Roadhouse Featuring: .25$ Wings Every Monday Areas Best Baby Back Ribs Charbroiled Choice Steaks TAKE A SITE OUT OF Crime Prevention Tips from National Crime Prevention Council 1700 K Street, NW, Second Floor j Washington, DC 20006-3817 , I www.weprevent.org DENISE BTJRPRICH Contributing Writer Many YSU students spend their summers either working or going to school, but getting away for some fun in the sun is r thanks to local amusement . The three closest parks are Cedar Point, Six Flags Ohio, and Kennywood Park. "Even with my busy schedule, I'll make the time to get away for myself and amusement parks are the best place," said Mandy Kocka, junior, English. Cedar Point, in Sandusky, provides the most for the money. The new Millennium Force coast er is one of the $24 million reno vations at Cedar Point this season. "On the Millennium Force, you can break 10 world records, including the tallest and fastest coaster in the world," said Heather Lewis, Cedar Point. Amusement Today newspaper said Cedar Point is the t amusement park in the world for the second straight year in a row." The price for general admis sion is $38. Soak City, the water park, is an additional $11. After 5 p.m., general admission is $23. The park is open until midnight on Saturdays. Six Flags Ohio, formally Geauga Lake has completed a $40 million renovation. Four new coasters and a remodeled water park, Hurricane Harbor, make the $30.99 admission worth while. Purchasing a ticket at Giant Eagle with an advantage card will save $10. Six Flags Theme Parks use Looney Tunes characters and Warner Bros, characters, like Batman and Superman, in their rides and shows. For example, one of the new coasters is called "Batman Knight Flight." Kennywood Park in West Mifflin, Pa., near Pittsburgh, is a "traditional amusement park that is designated a National and. e Historical landmark," according to its Web site. This park has three water rides plus 31 major including the new Aero 360. Kennywood sponsors daylong events, for instance Italian Day and a week long Grand Victorian Festival. Each event is as different as what it celebrates. Price for general admission is $7.50. The catch ? this doesn't include rides. Rides are 5 for all-day riding. For more information on any of these parks, look at their Web sites. The sites will give directions, opening and closing times, and more information on what's there. 3580 Belmont Ave. ? Near 1-80 Interchange ? 6 festival of the Arts Schedule of Events MThe festival runs Saturday and Sunday, with a special preview Friday, andis:, centered in the outside campus core. ^ : v> Friday 8 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 11 a.m. Noon Noon - 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.' ?1 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. - 4 p.m. 4 to 7 p.m. '? 5 p.m. 5 p.m. 8 p.m. Sunday Noon to 5 p.m. 12:30,1:15,2 p.m; 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. 1:30 to 3:45 p.m. . 2 p.m. 3 p.m. \ 3 p.m. 3 to 6 p.m. ^ 4 p.m. 4 p.m. ^p.m. Oakland Center for the Arts The Friends of Maag Library Book Sale County Mayo (Irish music) The Blossoms & the Buds Youngstown Symphony String Quartet The Canfield Players Harambee Dancers T/ai Chi Step One: Mad Cap Puppet Productions > Youngstown Connection ? Ballet Western Reserve - YSU Dance Ensemble Youngstown Opera Guild Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theater Bop Shop ; Archangel Dance Theater Red Hawk Indians : Oakland Center for the Arts The Friends of MaagLibrary Book Sale- Acting Outl Touring Puppet Company Tropical Winds Steel Band Pig Iron Poets Youngstown Opera Guild Move Over Broadway' OCCHA . Conjun Riquena (Latino musk) . ^ Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theater . Give the Children a Chance Choir- The Lost Then Found Chestnut Room, Kilcawley Center Maag Library Amphitheater Chestnut Room/KC Tod Hall Lobby Chestnut Room, KG Amphitheater : ?;%. Performance Tent ; Chestnut Room, KC Chestnut Room, KC Chestnut Room, KC Chestnut Room/KC Performance Tent Amphitheater: Chestnut Room, KC Performance Tent Chestnut Room, KC Maag Library ' Performance Tent : Amphitheater Butler Institute Chestnut Room, KC Chestnut Room, KG Performance Tent Amphitheater Performance Tent Chestnut Room, KC ;Performance;Tent: ? And you're still smoking? U.S. Di'pjrtmi-nl oi Mi'dllh ? Itunun Seivicei Thursday, June 29, 2000 The Jambar 7 concerts keep summer sizzlin; Ozzfest will be performed at both Stariake and m this summer. GINA AMERO Contributing Writer Whether country gets your boots tapping or metal s your body thrashing, the summer con cert season is getting ready to kick off. There is nothing like warm weather and loud music to get a summer heading in the right direc tion. From Jimmy Buffett to Ozzy Osbourne, one concert is bound to do just that. "Going to concerts in the sum mer has become a yearly . During the summer you have the feeling of freedom, with no school or major obligations, and there is just something about the warm weather and music that makes an outdoor concert perfect," said Katrina Weizer, sophomore, fessional writing and editing. Making their yearly visits this summer will be crowd favorites like Jimmy Buffett and Dave Matthews Band. Known for their party-animal fans and sell-out crowds, both acts have scheduled two shows in the Cleveland / Pittsburgh area. Jimmy Buffet fans can catch him at the Post Gazette Amphitheatre at Stariake in e June. The Dave Matthew's Band will be playing at both Three River's Stadium and Blossom Music Center. Music festivals like Ozzfest and the Vans d Tour will also be making their annual . Bringing in five to six bands per tour, music festivals have become a great way for fans to e money. "When you go see two big bands at one time, you e the money that you would have t on two different tickets. Events like that bring out bigger crowds with a wider variety of fans, which makes it interesting," said Rick Taylor, junior, computer science. Ozzy and friends, such as Pantera and Godsmack, will be bringing Ozzfest to both Stariake and Blossom this, summer. Doing the punk thing on the Warped Tour at Nautica Stage will be the Mighty Mighty Bosstones and NOFX. A few bands are scheduled to make a tag team appearance at Blossom. The Foo Fighters and Red Hot Chili Peppers will be per forming together in July as Live and Counting Crows are scheduled to appear on the e bill in August. While some enjoy the crowd ed lawn and pavilion seats of larg er venues, others prefer a closer encounter with the performers. "General admission concerts and smaller venues bring you clos er to the band, and many s they are cheaper too. At the bigger' venues you pay a lot more money to see a partial w of the band while you are sitting miles away on the lawn," said Jonathan Kinser, sophomore, secondary education. The Flats in Cleveland are home to many small bars and clubs, attracting those who like a more intimate concert setting. Places like Nautica Stage and the Odeon manage to bring in some big-name bands despite the small locale. Scheduled to perform at the Nautica Stage this summer are acts like 311, No Doubt, d Third Eye Blind. Professor Continued from page 1 to find replacement for e of Bache's classes. A psychology pro fessor will likely teach Bache's psychology of religion course. Wan-Tatah said, "We definite ly need a replacement. s courses will suffer because we all have our regular courses to teach." Tessier said she might not be able to continue her work as direc tor of Women's Studies because she's "not sure the department can afford a loss of my time." Despite the possible extra work and definite strain on the department, all the professors wish Bache their best. Tessier said, "Chris Bache is not really replaceable. "He's been an extraordinary and gifted teacher, and he has lent a unique perspective to the classroom." Dr. Brendan Minogue, profes sor, philosophy and religious stud ies, echoed that . * "He is one of e best teachers this department has ever had. His interactions with the students are filled with wisdom and concern for their future. He is a model of Socrates and just a great guy," Minogue said. The praise also extends into Bache's work and scholarship. Shipka said, "With his books he has catapulted himself into the top tier of conscienceness theory. This is a great opportunity for him." Bache's field of expertise is the nature and potential of con scienceness, which includes medi tation, shamanism, and- sacred medicines. Bache's work at e of Noetic Science will include cre ating an online distance learning program in conscienceness theory. He also published a book on the subject titled "Dark Night, Early Dawn: Steps to a Deep Ecology of Mind," which deals with the "philosophical implica tions of research of non-ordinary states of consciousness," he said. The book was released earlier s month. "His work is essential for the newly developed paradigm of con scienceness study," Minogue said. In terms of dealing with Bache's departure, Tessier said, 'The religious studies faculty is going to have to regroup and find out who we are without . Bache and who we want to be." But one thing she said is for certain; "We are absolutely com mitted to offering a strong gious studies department for our students." No other profession has this power. The power to wake up young minds. The power to wake up the world. Teachers have that power. Reach for it. Teach. For information call: Recruiting New Teachers, Inc. jS^jyj Jennings Continued from page 1 the university will be at a great loss as a result of ' depar ture. "We have lost a leader who cares very much about the educa tion of our students and is very knowledgeable about what we need to do to prepare our K-12 classroom," she said. Brothers added, "She not.only helped restructure the College of Education, but she also empha sized classroom subjects and methodology equally. She worked with faculty from the fine arts, health and human services and arts and sciences departments to better prepare students for teaching effectively. We are losing a good dean and a good person." However, as Jennings pre pares to move to Boston, she said she will never forget about the giarism accusations brought against her. "The allegations were not true. The worst part about the entire matter was having to deal with what others thought of me.- It interfered with my inner spirit and who I thought I was," she said. "It is the worst crime a teacher can be accused of." Jennings said the accusations did somewhat affect her decision to go to Boston. "I need to get a new start. I will hopefully be in a community where I will not have to deal with this; however, I would like to leave this community knowing that my name is cleared," she said. Brothers said she also has very strong feelings about the alle gations against Jennings. "It is a disgrace that y have been able to make public accusa tions without evidence," she said. Management A DINING EVENT! Want to get paid to watch T.V.? Damon's of Niles is looking for quality, energetic, teamplayers. to grow with, r company. We are a growing franchise, rently operating in 4 states. e have great opportunities for Kitchen Help Wages up to S8/hour benefits include: Medical, den tal, and prescription card, & first year vacation. *^ Apply in person. "I would venture that t professors have at e time or another been guilty of more seri ous matters of plagiarism than here by referring to ideas in their class room without properly attributing them. It just happens," Brothers said. Dr. Gabriel Palmer- Fernandez, associate professor, philosophy and religious studies, accused Jennings in August 1998 of plagiarising parts of a speech she gave in 1995. Palmer-Fernendez went pub lic with the information in h of 1999 after he said the adminis tration ignored the matter. Palmer-Fernandez said, "I did my duty; I told the truth. But the Conchran/Scanlon administration is not interested in duty or truth but of spinning a tale of conspiracy." Under legal advice, Palmer- Fernandz said he could not com ment on the matter further. However, Dr. James Scanlon, provost, said he feels the adminis tration acted responsibly in dealing with the accusations against Jennings. As to who and when a replacement will be found for Jennings, Scanlon said there will be a national search beginning in the fall, and anyone within the versity is welcome to apply. "We will have a committee of individuals from the Beeghly College of Education and also from outside of the college, including students, which will conduct interviews," he said. Scanlon added that interviews would begin in the spring. During the 2000-2001 aca demic year,' Scanlon said a desig nated interim person would serve as the dean of education, but y are still unsure of who that vidual will be. 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July 6 "Commentaru Cafe " with Bill Binning anf Bob Fitzer will be on WYSU, 88.5 FM at 7 p.m. c will be Downtown issues with guest film maker Chris Strollo. Get your group's events in! Come to Fedor Hall Room 0013 or call 742-1990. Let it be ! CLASSIFIEDS m\ Management A DINING EVENT! Want to get paid to watch T.V.? Damon's of Niles is looking-for quality, energetic, teamplayers to grow with our company. We are a growing franchise, rently operating in 4 states. We have great opportunities for Kitchen Help Wages up to S8/hour benefits include: Medical, den tal, and prescription card, & first year vacation. Apply in person. Advertise in TheJatnlxirl Call Ajpy at 342-1990 New Advertiser Discounts available! (330)4 2 9 - 2 933 SHOWING JUNE 30 -JULY 6 () SHOWN TOES., SAT. & SUN. ONLYI U-571 (PG-13) 11:25 1:55 4:25 7:00 9:40 KEEPING THE FAITH (PG-13) 1:404:30 7:20 10:10 28 DAYS (PG-13) 11:45 2:204:45 7:10 9:45 ERIN BROCKOVICH (R) 1:45 4:35 7:30 10:25 SKULLS (PG-13) 7:259:55 MISSION TO MARS (PG) 11:40 2:10 4:50 7:45 10:20 RULES OF ENGAGEMENT (R) 11:35 2:15 4:55 7:4010:30 THE T1GGER MOVIE (G) 11:55 2:00 4:15 BATTLEFIELD EARTH (PG-13) 11:30 2:05 4:40 7:15 10:00 INNER CIRCLE PIZZA at YSU 744-5448 Friday: June 3Qth? 10 p.m. Name That I\me Corner Lincoln & Elm ? Friday: Beer Battered Fish Lunch: $3.75 Dinner- All U Can Eat: $5.95 Wing Specials Every Tuesday & Saturday : ? ? 20 piece S7.25 ? 30 piece $9.95 Celery & Carrots $1.25 Saturday: July 1st ? 10 p.m. Blind Robins Happy Hour: AHWeek 5-9 p.m. * Draft & Drink Specials Sat .25 cent wings during Happy Hour (No carryout) Join The Jambarl Position now available for Technician For Summer and Fall! Must know how to develop film and.have successfully completed Photography 1 & 3 or 4. Applications are available at Jambar. HELP WANTED Sailboat crew needed on racing sail boat every Wednesday evening 6 to 9 p.m. and Sunday afternoon 1 to 4 p.m. at Berlin Reservoir. l (330) 788- 1700 or (330) 5 with experi ence and desire. Want to earn $ 15 to $20 an hour? West Fork Road House is now hiring servers to join our staff. t just settle for an hourly wage. k in an.environment where the sky is the limit. y in person at 0 Belmont Ave. after 4 p.m. Advertising Sales: The Vindicator located in downtown Youngstown has an opening in its Advertising Department. We are looking for a responsible person to assist customers, placing orders over the phone, a fax, mail, or walk-in. 45 wpm typing required with accuracy. Must have pleasant telephone voice and work well with customers and co-workers. Orders are typed directly into comput er, so candidate must have good spelling, grammar, and punctuation. The person we are looking for must also be well organized and able to meet deadlines. This is a part-time, year-round position (24 hours a week). Hours are flexible. Gain valuable sales experience with a recognized leader. Join The Vindicator Advertising Sales team! If you meet e requirements, please send your resume to: . Box 780, Youngstown, Ohio 44501-0780, Attn: Telephone Sales Manager. Volunteer Office Help Needed! Working on a campaign during the summer is a fun, exciting learning experience. Sign up now. l Alberty for comgress. Ohio I7lh district. l 726-1080. HOUSING Apartments forrent ? must be clean and quiet. One-bedroom, $185; two- bedroom, $200; three-bedroom, 0 plus utilities. More information call 743-3887. Fifth Avenue apartment. Nice, clean, one-bedroom. $295 per month. Utilities included, no pets. l for a responsible person. 744-2443. SERVICES Bonnie's Secretarial Service (BSS). $.10 per line. Cards, invitations, correspondence, legal documents, medical transcription, newsletters, proposals, presentations, , term papers, spreadsheets. ) 793-7113. 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